Conformity

Conformity Society’s behavior is guided by a set of rules. Although not written, these rules are very powerful and we still know to follow them. When in a certain situation we are expected to behave a certain way. Those acting outside these rules or what psychologists call social norms receive negative consequences, such as ridicule, reeducation, or rejection. The clothes one wears, the route one takes to work, and even the manner in which …showed first 75 words of 547 total…

…showed last 75 words of 547 total…interdependence, groups goals, and role of group in determination of behavior. The more individualistic cultures tend to conform less often than the collectivist cultures. People’s perception of conformity as negative or positive depends on our values. We seem to praise conformists when the influence supports our beliefs. When these influences support what we do not approve, we shun the compliant conformity. With a diverse array of values, everyone’s view of conformity is different.